From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Enter the World of Ranger’s Apprentice

by BethniK on February 19, 2010

Calling all Rangers between the ages of 9-14.  Here is your chance to become Apprentice to One, Hero to All.  The publisher of the Ranger’s Apprentice series written by John Flanagan is sponsoring a contest to win in a trip to the Ranger Corps training camp being held this June in Austin.   Check out the [...]

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February Teen Events @ GPL

by BethniK on February 16, 2010

Even though the month is half over there are still plenty of things to do @ GPL.

Friday February 26th is Teen Open Game Night.    Play Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero: World Tour, MarioKart, Super Smash Brothers Brawl and much more. Play on a PS2 and the Nintendo Wii. Or bring your own gear. And don’t [...]

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inkpop

by BethniK on February 15, 2010

Hey all you writers out there in GPL land.  Check out inkpop.   inkpop is a new online writing community aimed at the teen writing world run by Harper Collins Publisher.
From the website FAQ

inkpop is an online community that connects up-and-coming authors with talent spotters and [...]

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MarioKart Free For All

by BethniK on February 11, 2010

Racers, start your engines.  March 6, 2010 from 1-4 pm @ GPL is a MarioKart Free For All!  One chance to grab some fame and fortune (ok, a few prizes anyway).    The race venue is MarioKart for the Wii.  Drivers in grades 6-12 are welcome to show their stuff.  Refuel with pizza, snacks, and soda.  [...]

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Doodle 4 Google

by BethniK on February 8, 2010

The giant search engine Google is having a contest called Doodle 4 Google.  Doodles are the decorative changes made to the Google logo to celebrate holidays, anniversaries, and the lives of famous artists and scientists.   Doodle 4 Google is a competition that gives K-12 students the chance to reinvent the Google logo.  This year’s theme [...]

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Valentine’s Day Program

by BethniK on February 3, 2010

Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is almost here.  Join us @ GPL to celebrate or lament the holiday.  Saturday February 13, 2010 3-4 pm.  Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to come and decorate cookies, make iPod valentines, make duct tape roses, and enjoy the deliciousness of a chocolate fountain. Think of [...]

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